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Grand Junction, Colorado

Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner 8.2 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$54.39-$66.43/hr

The week · per this posting4-day week

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Grand Junction Main - Grand Junction, CO 81504Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $54.39 - $66.43 SalaryTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health CarePrimary Care APP - Outpatient Clinic Grand Junction, Colorado 4-day workweek Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, sign-on bonus, NHSC/CHSC loan repayment eligibility Join PrimeHealth+, a Federally Qualified Community Health Center, to be a part of our well-established primary care team located on the Western Slope of Colorado in Grand Junction!

We’re seeking a Primary Care APP who values team-based integrated quality healthcare for all. Our clinics provide a full range of primary and preventive healthcare services including medical, dental, behavioral health, psychiatric, and pharmacy services.

We currently have 2 integrated primary care clinics and 2 school-based health centers in Grand Junction. We have a mission-focused background with a long history of providing outreach healthcare services to people experiencing homelessness and migrant farm workers.

Each of our locations welcomes patients with Medicaid, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, or commercial insurance, and those who are uninsured or underinsured. A Sliding Fee Discount Scale is available to eligible patients.

Position Highlights: Position is full-time, in-person 4-day workweek with average patient volume 15-17 PPD (4x10s), with alternate schedule options available NO CALL. Outpatient care only.

Integration with Behavioral Health providers on each clinic pod Robust team-based clinic team including MAs, RNs, patient navigators, case managers, and care coordinators.

On-site pharmacy, dental services, psychiatry services Active Quality program with outstanding results Broad scope of practice including wellness visits, chronic disease management, and opportunities for in-office procedures based on your interests Collaborative practice including APPs and physicians with weekly Lunch & Learns Compensation & Benefits: Competitive base salary based on experience Sign on bonus Paid malpractice coverage Guaranteed CME stipend and 40-hour CME allowance per year 401k Match and Safe Harbor Contribution Generous PTO accrual with additional holiday pay and sick-leave allowance Location qualifies for federal loan repayment program with a competitive HPSA score Why Grand Junction?

Grand Junction is located on the Western Slope of Colorado with ready access to mountains, rivers, canyons, lakes, high desert, and forests. In addition to the amazing outdoors, Grand Junction has a vibrant downtown with art, culture, and history opportunities and is the home to Colorado Mesa University.

Grand Junction averages 250 days per year of sunshine and four distinct yet temperate seasons. People move here to enjoy the year-round outdoor recreational activities, high quality of life, affordable lifestyle, and friendly residents.

Why PrimeHealth+ You'll work within a collaborative, mission-driven organization that values integrated care and professional development. We offer the opportunity to practice full-scope primary care while being part of a supportive medical team. PrimeHealth+ is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

  • Master’s degree, equivalent education, or higher degree from an accredited APN/NP program is required.
  • Holds and maintains without restrictions a Colorado license to practice as an APN/NP, DEA license to prescribe medication*, Life Support certification (BLS at minimum). o *if the APN/NP has provisional prescriptive authority requiring an articulated plan it is the responsibility of the APN/NP to alert the CMO and Quality director of such and to actively participate in meeting related requirements.
  • Maintenance of Continuing Education as required by your APN/NP credentialing board and state medical board. Preferred Education/ Experience:
  • Two years of related experience as an APN/NP

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner will provide full-scope primary and preventive healthcare services within an integrated clinic team. Responsibilities include chronic disease management, wellness visits, and collaborating with behavioral health and medical staff to deliver quality patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree from an accredited APN/NP program and possess a valid Colorado license to practice. A minimum of two years of related experience is preferred, along with active DEA and BLS certifications.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentIntegrated healthcareMedical documentationTeam-based careClinical proceduresBehavioral health integration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner at Prime Health+ a 8.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Primary Care (NP) — ranked against 1,167 active Primary Care (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Primary Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 46 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 7% are remote, 63% have no call, 59% require no weekends.

Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$126k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $122k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
54% this job
Sign-on bonus
39% this job
Loan repayment
11% this job
Relocation assistance
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 8.2
Among the best 10% of Primary Care (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,167 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends

Living in Grand Junction

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$412k
Typical market rent
$1,759/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Grand Junction, CO metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Prime Health+

Hospitals and Health Care
Grand Junction, Colorado
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus
Paid malpractice coverage
CME stipend
40-hour CME allowance
401k Match
Safe Harbor Contribution
Generous PTO
Holiday pay